Basalt

Dolomite

Properties of Basalt and Dolomite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Dolomite Properties

Properties of Basalt and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Dolomite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Basalt and Dolomite.